Events in Harker Heights today

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This new mountain bike ride, started by Trea, is geared toward beginner to intermediate riders and sets out from Dana Peak Park. The focus is on keeping it fun and approachable for those developing skills as well as riders with some trail experience.

Participants team up in pairs for Two-Headed Giant matches against other teams. Friends and family can enjoy playing together, and there are opportunities to win free packs.

Held at Ohnnuri Community Baptist Church, this GriefShare support group offers a caring setting where participants can connect with others who understand the pain of loss. Over a 13 week series, the group explores what to expect in the days ahead and clarifies what is common in grief. Because grief does not follow tidy stages, sessions focus on practical ways to cope with its twists and turns, while offering steady encouragement and support throughout the journey.

Ruby Tearoom celebrates Two Years of CommuniTEA with a month-long focus on BesTEA Favorites, offering a full three-course Afternoon Tea. The anniversary menu revisits guest-loved recipes with handcrafted savories, fresh-baked scones, and elegant desserts, highlighting flavors that span fresh and herbaceous, sweet and savory, floral, fruity, creamy, and a hint of spice. The featured tea is Earl Grey Crème, a smooth black tea lifted by bright bergamot and rounded with creamy vanilla, with additional premium loose leaf selections available. Reservations are required and seating is limited, with prices per person. Gluten-free service is available with at least three days of advance notice. For food allergies, special accommodations, or group arrangements, contact the tearoom before booking. Parties of six or more will have an 18 percent gratuity added at the time of service. Ruby Tearoom is inside Arusha Coffee Co. in downtown Belton and welcomes guests from across Central Texas.

Readers gather for engaging book conversations that invite new perspectives. Growing out of the library's Wandering Reads Book Club, this discussion group with a subscription model keeps the same friendly format while widening its focus beyond travel. Topics shift month to month, exploring history and culture, along with stories and ideas that encourage connection. It offers a welcoming space for discovery, thoughtful reflection, and rich conversation with other readers.

This event centers on The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.

Free outdoor concerts at the fair feature a mix of local talent and national acts. Regular fairgrounds admission includes concert access, so visitors can enjoy all the attractions along with live music, a cold beverage, and classic fair food. All performances take place outside, the full music lineup offers plenty to choose from, and the schedule may change.

Enjoy coffee, doughnuts, and conversation at a casual gathering for veterans held at Veterans Lending Group. The focus is veterans supporting veterans as they navigate life after military service. Attendance is free, and the group provides free classes for participants who want to learn how to assist other veterans. The atmosphere is welcoming and team oriented, offering camaraderie and understanding among peers.

Connect with active real estate investors at a monthly meetup centered on networking. The event welcomes every experience level, from those just getting started to investors who have completed multiple deals, offering a friendly setting to exchange insights and make new professional connections.

Look forward to a lively evening of competitive gameplay. Score wins to earn prizes.

Twisted Metal Mayhem roars into the Central Texas State Fair as the fair’s official demolition derby, delivering family friendly thrills. The showdown features three classes... full size, compact, and chain gang. Young participants also hit the track in Power Wheel races. Touted as the biggest indoor demolition derby in Central Texas, it brings in drivers from Kansas, Oklahoma, and across Texas. Since it can get loud, headphones or earplugs are recommended for small children. Nightly fairground concerts are included with a ticket to PBR or the demolition derby.

Meet up with friends, sip a cold drink and enjoy fair food while live music fills the fairgrounds. The concert series features performances by both local talent and national acts. Entry to the fairgrounds includes concert access, so regular admission covers the music along with the other attractions. Every performance takes place outside, and the schedule may change.

Now in its sixth year, BIG Love, from Lizzie returns to Killeen with a two-part fundraiser that pairs a Par-Tee dinner at D-BAT Nolanville with an 18-hole charity golf tournament at Stonetree Golf Club. The dinner features food, drinks, a real-time auction, and other activities. Created in loving memory of Lizzie Tennyson, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13 and faced treatment, remission, and re-diagnosis with resilience, the event honors the positivity, encouragement, confident spirit, and attentive listening her friends remember.

Focus on stretches that build flexibility and support better mobility. The class offers a straightforward routine aimed at helping your body feel looser and move with greater ease.

Churches Touching Lives for Christ hosts a food pantry open to the Bell County community. The pantry provides access to food support for people in the area.

Enjoy a day featuring Top 40 awards along with special awards. Music with a DJ sets the tone while food trucks and vendors add to the experience, creating a family friendly atmosphere. All proceeds benefit automotive scholarships.

Browse offerings from local producers at the farmers market at Temple Feed and Supply, featuring a wide range of items from the community.

An interactive photography class at Belton downtown focuses on composition. Learn how to frame a shot, balance elements within the scene, and create photographs with clear intent. Open to photographers of any experience level who want to improve their approach to composition.

Belton, Texas welcomes the return of Mick Foley to Battleground Collectibles for a meet and greet with autograph signings, photo opportunities, and stories from his career in the ring. Known for portraying Mankind, Dude Love, and Cactus Jack, Foley is a WWE Hall of Fame inductee, a three-time WWE Champion, a multi-time tag team titleholder, a hardcore wrestling icon, and a best-selling author. His previous visit to this shop in 2025 included an unexpected moment involving The Rock that became widely talked about. This appearance centers on face-to-face moments with the Hardcore Legend and a celebration of one of professional wrestling’s enduring careers.

Compete in the One Piece League across three Swiss-style rounds. Every participant receives a pack from the newest OP set, and each win adds another pack to the haul.

Redline Rendezvous is a weekly automotive meet that brings together enthusiasts at Temple Mall in the Floor & Decor lot. Show cars, daily drivers, project builds, trucks, bikes, classics, muscle cars, imports, and exotics all have a place here. Expect a relaxed atmosphere to check out builds, talk cars, and meet new people. All makes and clubs are welcome, the environment is family friendly, and respect for every build is encouraged. One parking lot, one community, and plenty of horsepower.

The PBR Challenger Series brings professional bull riding to the Central Texas State Fair, presented by Johnson Bros. Ford. Over two nights, riders take on bucking bulls and the clock as they aim to hang on for the full eight seconds. Each ticket includes admission to the fairgrounds and access to the nightly concert series.

A casual open house with tables open for board game play, hosted by Boards & Brews at Blackbird Books and Spirits. Guests can settle in for tabletop fun and enjoy games at their own pace in a relaxed setting.

Gather with friends, pick up a cold drink and your favorite fair bites, then settle in for a free outdoor concert as part of the nightly music series. Enjoy a mix of performances from local talent and national acts. Entry to the fairgrounds includes concert access, so there is no separate ticket required. Every show is held outside. Explore the full music lineup to choose your favorites, and please note that the schedule may change.

The National H.O.G. Rally returns to Branson, Missouri, with the Ozark Mountains as a dramatic backdrop. Expect curvy routes with wide-open vistas, scenic cruising by Table Rock Lake, and a taste of the area’s musical roots through Branson’s renowned live shows. Off the bike, enjoy a bustling downtown, distinctive attractions, and time to connect with fellow H.O.G. enthusiasts. Two small ride groups are planned to travel to the rally on different days, giving participants a choice of departure. This event is open to anyone.

A weekly gathering that blends gentle movement inspired by Tai Chi with contemplative meditation. The practice emphasizes healing, nurturing a personal relationship with God, and fostering connection, compassion, and support for others. Movements can be adapted for all ages and abilities. The group meets at First Presbyterian Church in Belton, and when weather allows, sessions are held outdoors.

This event centers on food.

A lighthearted game night at Chick-fil-A West Adams features classic favorites for all ages. All games are provided, so there is nothing to bring besides a good spirit. Expect plenty of laughs, easygoing competition, and time to enjoy with friends and family, with prizes and food-themed rewards available.

Held at Temple Bible Church, this GriefShare support group provides a compassionate setting for people processing loss to connect with others who understand. Across a 13 week series, participants learn what to anticipate after a loss, talk about common experiences, and build practical coping skills for emotions that can change without warning. The program does not frame grief as a fixed set of stages. It emphasizes consistent encouragement and community support as participants navigate the ups and downs.